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  • Painted Season Ideas for the Last 2 Days of Sale-a-Bration 2019

    Painted Season Ideas for the Last 2 Days of Sale-a-Bration 2019

    I love when you find a stamp set and coordinating patterned paper that work for a wide range of seasons and sentiments; and that is what the Painted Seasons bundle turned out to be for me this Sale-a-Bration! So, since we only have 2 days left of Sale-a-Bration 2019, I thought I would share with you some of the projects we have been making in my classes in the Seattle area over the last few months with this bundle.

    I got the Painted Seasons bundle (free stamp set and paper pack – with your $100 purchase) because I loved the paper, and thought the stamp set was ok. Turns out, I love the stamp set just as much as the paper because it stamps beautifully every time for me!

    Painted Season bundle card with poppy parade and crumb cake layers
    Keep your colors simple and let the images POP for you!
    Stamp set – Painted Seasons**, Part of your Story**
    Ink – Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Poppy Parade CS, Crumb Cake CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Story Punch**, Poppy Parade ribbon, Four Seasons framelits**
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    Take the same idea of the first card and change the orientation of the layout and switch up the images from the Painted Seasons designer paper and stamps. The base supplies are all the same, so with just a change of colors and images you can get another beautiful card.

    Painted Seasons with the Story Punch layered die cut card
    Stamp set – Painted Seasons**, Part of your Story**
    Ink – Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Grey
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Story Punch**, Calypso Coral ribbon, Four Seasons framelits**, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Watercolor Pencils, Aqua Painter, Frosted and Clear Epoxy Dots
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    See what I mean? Really pretty cards! And you could change up the images but leave the colors the same in the first card and turn it into a Christmas Card! But, still need convincing with more ideas? Check these out:

    This is one when you are feeling fancy and want to go for all the layers! Use Vellum to mellow out one of the brighter patterns in a designer paper pack, and then let your favorite bold pattern shine front and center.

    Layering Vellum over Patterened Paper and Stamping on Patterened Paper
    Stamp set – Painted Seasons**, Amazing Life
    Ink – Early Espresso, Call Me Clover
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Sahara Sand CS, Early Espresso CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Stitched Rectangles Thinlits, Poppy Parade ribbon, Four Seasons framelits**, Stampin’ Dimensionals
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    And finally, a sweet and simple card that uses a single stamp and just some basic coloring for a bold statement.

    Floral Phrases makes a great quick and simple card that is perfect for any hello or notecard
    Stamp set – Floral Phrases
    Ink – Memento Black, Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends combo pack, Pool Party Blends combo pack, Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends combo pack
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Smoky Slate CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Stampin’ Dimensionals
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    They are all a bit different and all totally fun! I hope they gave you some inspiration for making projects for yourself at home.

    *** Don’t miss out! You only have through tomorrow night (3/31) to get your favorite exclusive items as a free gift with purchase for every $50 or $100 in your Stampin’ Up order. You can see all the exclusive options available (and they’ve added a lot!) HERE

    If you have more than $99 in product in your wishlist, don’t forget you can sign up for the Demonstrator Starter kit and get all that up to $175 in product for only the $99 as part of the Sale-a-Bration bonus***

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  • Note of Thanks with the Detailed Floral Thinlit die

    I’m back!  My family finally did what you are supposed to do during Summer Vacation and took an actual vacation!  We took the kiddos on a “Grandma Tour” to visit each of their Great-Grandparents around the US, which meant we traveled to Spokane, WA… Phoenix, AZ… and Kansas City (well Olathe), KS.  It was lots of traveling but lots of great time with family.  Though remind me next time, not to plan a trip to Arizona and the midwest during the height of summer!  It was crazy hot, which we are not used to here in the Pacific Northwest. Smile

    During the trip, and now, I’ve been heads down in planning for my big Stampin’ Up demonstrator regional event (the Northwest Stamp & Share) and focused on new Holiday Catalog product that is coming soon!  But while I’m finishing punching tags and prepping table decorations, I wanted to pop back on here and share a project using one of the new thinlits from the Annual Catalog that came out in June – the Detailed Floral Bundle

    This is a fun, flip front card using the new dies.  I love how lacy and beautiful they are but I was struggling with them showing the words on the “inside” of the card when it was closed.  That’s one of those things that looks cute when other people do it, but when I try it never seems to look right?  Ever have that happen to you?  So I came up with the idea to cut a solid piece of cardstock that was just a little bit longer than my front flap and layer that inside.  Turned out cute, huh?

    Then on the inside I used the new Floral Phrases stamp set to create my inside sentiment.  I just stamped the flower twice using Flirty Flamingo ink to frame my words.  Easy peasy!

    Then just add some pieces of the coordinating washi tape in the upper corner and add a rhinestone to finish it off.  The ribbon was glued to the back of the card so it wouldn’t fall off and helps keep the card closed.

    Measurements for the card:

    • Card Base (Sahara Sand) – 4 1/4” x 11”, score at 5 1/2”
      position the larger floral die so that it is evenly spaced from the score line and two sides
    • Night of Navy floral background – 4 1/4” x 4”  (you’ll cut off the top using the edgelit included in the Detailed Floral dies approx 1/4” longer than your front flap.)
    • Night of Navy inside piece – 3 3/4” x 5”
    • Whisper White inside piece – 3 5/8” x 4 7/8”

    And if you want to see how to use this new details thinlit – and YES you will want to use the Precision Plate AND the Big Shot die brush, here is a video on it Smile

    REMINDER – Thoughtful Branches Class by Mail is happening now!

    Just a reminder, you still can purchase this class by mail, project tutorial, or order the bundle and get the class kit for free!  Check out all the details HERE.

    Ok, back to prepping for the event!  Enjoy and I’ll be back with more soon!


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    Product List

    Floral Phrases Wood-Mount Bundle

    $48.50
    Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

    $42.25
    Floral Boutique Designer Washi Tape

    $5.00
    Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

    $6.00
    Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

    $5.00
    Big Shot

    $110.00
    Precision Base Plate

    $25.00
    Big Shot Die Brush

    $11.00
    Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $8.00
    Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $8.00
    Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $9.00
    Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

    $6.50
    Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

    $6.50